Monroe-Regal Line

2019

Downtown Spokane, North Spokane, Northwest Spokane, South Spokane

200,000

New Rides Annually

Description

As part of Spokane Transit’s Moving Forward 10-year improvement plan, the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is implementing the Monroe-Regal Line, a new high performance route that will provide frequent, reliable, all-day service along this major regional travel corridor. Service and bus stop improvements will make riding the bus a faster, more convenient, and comfortable way of getting around town.

With the implementation of the Monroe-Regal Line, STA will modify other bus routes near the Monroe-Regal Line to ensure an efficient, seamless transit system. Service changes to existing bus routes will be introduced when the Monroe-Regal Line opens for service in September 2019. Look for more information and opportunities for public comment on proposed service changes later this fall.

What is the Monroe-Regal Line?

The Monroe-Regal Line is a major north-south transit corridor that runs 11.4 miles from STA’s Five Mile Park and Ride to a brand new Moran Station Park and Ride (located at East 57th Ave and South Palouse Highway) that will be constructed as part of the project. The Monroe-Regal Line will serve:

Downtown Spokane

STA Plaza

Garland District

Spokane County Courthouse and County Campus

Kendall Yards

Southside Medical District

Manito Park

Lincoln Heights

Ferris High School

Lewis and Clark High School

Many other neighborhoods and destinations

Frequent, Reliable, Comfortable, and Accessible Service

As a high performance corridor, the Monroe-Regal Line will provide frequent, reliable all-day service – every 15 minutes for at least 12 hours per day on weekdays, and at least every 30 minutes during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Monroe-Regal Line will also feature:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible stations

New amenities, like shelters in some locations

Distinctive branding

Electric buses as early as 2020

Station improvements and amenities will vary by location depending on station ridership, available space, project budget, and other factors. Some existing bus stops in the corridor will be relocated to accommodate new amenities, like shelters, and some stops will be closed to make the new service faster and more reliable for riders.

STA will continue to evaluate proposed bus stop improvements and changes to specific existing stop locations through the project design process this fall.

A New Moran Station Park and Ride

As part of the launch of the Monroe-Regal Line, STA is constructing the new Moran Station Park and Ride, located at the intersection of East 57th Ave and South Palouse Highway in the Moran Prairie neighborhood of Spokane County. More information about the Moran Station Park and Ride can be found here.

Project Schedule

The Monroe-Regal Line, including the Moran Station Park and Ride, will open for service in September 2019. Additional corridor improvements, including STA’s new electronic fare collection system, a clean and green battery-electric bus fleet, and additional station amenities will be introduced in future phases in 2020 and 2021.

Spokane Transit will consider and incorporate public feedback throughout the design process and present the revised project through a series of in-person and online events in 2018 and 2019.

Map

An interactive project map has been developed for the Monroe-Regal Line which identifies potential station locations. The interactive map reflects early stages of design and will be updated as design continues.

Southgate Neighborhood Council - May

Feedback

September 2019 Service Revision Survey

STA is moving right along with implementing the 10-year plan, STA Moving Forward. The following changes are programmed to go into effect in September 2019 at the regular service change: Monroe-Regal High Performance Transit (HPT) Line, Upriver Transit Center at Spokane Community College, new Moran Station Park & Ride, and new South Commuter Express.

Monroe-Regal Line Online Open House

The new Monroe-Regal Line is coming to your neighborhood in 2019!

As part of Spokane Transit’s Moving Forward 10-year improvement plan, Spokane Transit Authority is implementing the Monroe-Regal Line, a new High Performance Transit route that will provide frequent, reliable, all-day service along a major north-south regional travel corridor. The project will make riding the bus a faster, more convenient, and comfortable way of getting around town.

Spokane Transit is starting design of the project and needs your feedback on the proposed stop locations and improvements.